How far is La Verne, CA from Riverside, CA?
The driving distance from La Verne, CA to Riverside, CA is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The sixth most populous city in San Bernardino County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Verne and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Verne and Riverside.
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Start on Bonita Avenue
1673 ft · 38 sec · Bonita Avenue
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Turn right onto White Avenue
1995 ft · 42 sec · White Avenue
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Turn left onto Arrow Highway
2300 ft · 43 sec · Arrow Highway
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Turn straight
653 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto West la Verne Avenue
2145 ft · 45 sec · West la Verne Avenue
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Continue on La Verne Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · La Verne Avenue
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Turn right onto North Towne Avenue
1024 ft · 31 sec · North Towne Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto I 10 East: San Bernardino
1143 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto San Bernardino Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
3.7 mi · 4 min · I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
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Take the exit slight right
74 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto San Bernardino Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · San Bernardino Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Haven Avenue
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Haven Avenue
1672 ft · 34 sec · Haven Avenue
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Continue on South Haven Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Haven Avenue
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Turn left onto Mission Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · Mission Boulevard
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Continue on Van Buren Boulevard
6.1 mi · 9 min · Van Buren Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue
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Turn sharp right
52 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Verne and Riverside.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Van Buren Boulevard
Continue on Van Buren Boulevard
6.05 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving La Verne and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Verne to Riverside?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rancho Cucamonga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from La Verne and 19.4 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Verne and Mostly Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Rancho Cucamonga
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Brandon's Diner Jr. Of City Hall
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills
City Hall
Chino City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rancho Cucamonga.
Ontario
Claremont, California
Pomona station
Riverside–Downtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Verne and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 23.6 mi (37.98 km).
#1 La Verne
City in California
| Population | 32,160 |
| Coordinates | 34.1008400, -117.7678400 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.
| Population | 330,786 |
| Coordinates | 33.9533500, -117.3961600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-117.396162, 33.953244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.30 | $14.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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